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Call for Narace Resignation
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008 1:27 PM
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| Health Minister Jerry Narace must be immediately removed from office. This call was made by United National Congress Member of Parliament for Caroni East Dr. Tim Gopeesingh. Dr. Gopeesingh during a press |
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Manning Defends Jerry
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Saturday, November 10, 2007 2:38 AM
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| Prime Minister Patrick Manning defended his decision yesterday afternoon to appoint former Ambassador of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Jerry Narace, as Health Minister, saying he is the best man for |
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Jerry Admits
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Saturday, February 16, 2008 7:09 PM
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| Health Minister Jerry Narace has admitted that the National Oncology Centre, remains incomplete to date even after government has already invested over $100 million dollars Yesterday he explained the entire |
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Jerry Speaks
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Monday, November 19, 2007 9:54 PM
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| Health Minister Jerry Narace says the board of the North Central Regional Health Authority is conducting enquiries to find those responsible for the kidnapping of a 3-day old baby boy from the Mount Hope |
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Jerry on Swine Flu
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 5:31 AM
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| Health Minister, Jerry Narace says the most effective way to guard against and combat the threat of the Swine Flu virus is for citizens to maintain good personal hygiene. Minister Narace made the comment today |
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Narace responds to Doctor Singh
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009 7:06 AM
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| But the Health Minister is adamant Government is following a process in its handling of the Swine flu In an immediate response Health Minister Jerry Narace assures the nation they are working closely |
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Narace: Don’t Panic
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Thursday, June 11, 2009 4:17 PM
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| By: Alexander A. Seales Health Minister Jerry Narace is calling on citizens to refrain from panic as a result of the World Health Organization today declaring a global swine flu pandemic. Minister Narace was speaking |
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Jerry on Swine Flu
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Monday, September 14, 2009 9:00 AM
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| Health Minister, Jerry Narace is calling for increased vigilance from citizens as the country prepares to battle a second phase of the H1N1 virus. Minister Narace’s call came yesterday during the opening of Ward |
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30 Billion for Health Sector
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Friday, September 12, 2008 8:56 AM
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| Over 30 billion dollars is the price tag Health Minister Jerry Narace estimates would be spent to help in the transformation of the sector in 15 to 20 years. Mr Narace indicates when he assumed office |
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PNM on Rally
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Thursday, September 11, 2008 8:51 AM
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| The People’s National Movement is denying it gave instruction for any mass gathering of its supporters at Woodford Square, Port of Spain tomorrow. Public Relations Officer of the party Jerry Narace |
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Minister on Hospital
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008 10:13 AM
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| Chairman of the board at the San Fernando General Hospital he has been issued a challenge by Health Minister Jerry Narace to meet with stakeholders to discuss how they best address the needs within their |
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Doctor Test
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Friday, February 29, 2008 2:50 AM
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| Local doctors will be forced to step up their game if they plan to receive a positive assessment from Health Minister Jerry Narace Yesterday the Minister confirmed soon local practitioners will be graded |
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Point Fortin Hospital
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Friday, February 22, 2008 6:04 AM
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| Work on the Point Fortin Hospital should start in October this year. The assurance comes from Health Minister Jerry Narace, while speaking in the House of Representatives this afternoon. The project has |
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JBP
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Friday, November 09, 2007 10:13 AM
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| President of the Public Services Association, Jennifer Baptiste Primus, is anxiously waiting to see whether the New Health Minister, Jerry Narace, would implement the recommendations of the Commission |
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Pharmacy Meets Minister
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Friday, February 01, 2008 1:25 PM
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| The Pharmacy Board has met with the Minister of Health to resolve issues that affect the Chronic Disease Assistance Programme. Last week Minister of Health Jerry Narace at the post cabinet news conference, |
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C-DAP Meeting
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Friday, February 01, 2008 5:12 PM
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| President of the Pharmacy Board Andrew Rahamut is hoping today’s meeting with the Health Minister will resolve issues surrounding medication on the C-DAP programme. Recently Health Minister Jerry Narace |
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Tough fines for smoking offences
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:24 PM
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| Government is seeking to get tougher penalties become law as part of its efforts to regulate the manufacture, promotion and sale of tobacco products. Health Minister, Jerry Narace, revealed this as he |
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Hart on Point Hospital
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Wednesday, November 05, 2008 8:27 AM
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| There is an assurance that the Point Fortin Area Hospital will be built But according to Health Minister Jerry Narace …there will be no fully functional burns unit at the hospital Residents have |
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Narrace on Disaster
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008 10:23 PM
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| Health Minister Jerry Narace says citizens must not take lightly the potential of natural disasters. Speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Disaster Coordinators Meeting at the Kapok Hotel this morning, |
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Money Spent on Private Health Care
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Sunday, June 29, 2008 11:54 PM
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| Over the last 2 years, the state has paid over half a million dollars to private health institutions according to Health Minister Jerry Narace. Speaking in the House of Representatives recently, Minister |
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Health Upgrade
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Tuesday, November 04, 2008 9:33 AM
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| Major upgrade and construction works will be carried out at all major Health Institutions in Trinidad and Tobago. This was disclosed by Health Minister Jerry Narace while speaking at a media conference |
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Minister on Baby Ramlal
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Friday, October 31, 2008 3:06 PM
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| Health Minister, Jerry Narace says government is working on setting up a National Health System According to the Minister this would better treat with instances of parents in need of financial support |
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Mark on Ambulance service
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:16 PM
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| Opposition senator Wade Mark is today slamming the Government for what he calls the continuous wasting of tax payers’ dollars. Speaking in the senate earlier today Senator Mark said the Health Minister Jerry Narace should |
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Health care system ready
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Monday, March 23, 2009 8:30 AM
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| This country’s health system is deemed by foreign officials to be in a position to deal with any eventualities that may occur during next month’s 5th Summit of the Americas. Health Minister Jerry Narace gave the |
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Too Many Accidents on the Roads
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:26 AM
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| Health Minister Jerry Narace is admitting injuries from increased accidents on the nation’s roadways are putting a strain on the sector. Minister Narace underscored the point while piloting the Emergency Ambulance |
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PAHO says stay in high alert
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Friday, June 05, 2009 10:17 AM
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| Countries including Trinidad and Tobago should remain on high alert for transmission of the influenza A H1N1 virus although the vast majority of cases may be in the Northern Hemisphere. That’s the warning from a top Pan |
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Narace: postponement of CHOGM not on the cards
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Monday, October 19, 2009 9:56 AM
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| Despite several calls for the postponement of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in November comes word from health minister that that is not on the cards. Yesterday at a press conference called to update |
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Tamiflu will soon be available for free
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Monday, October 19, 2009 9:58 AM
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| Health Minister Jerry Narace has disclosed that Swine flu drug Tamiflu will soon be available …through private and public medical institutions …for free Yesterday Minister Narace assured there was an adequate supply of the |
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MPATT saying NOTHING
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Monday, October 19, 2009 4:24 PM
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| The Medical Professionals Association of Trinidad and Tobago remains silent on an ordered investigation by Health Minister Jerry Narace. The minister during a media conference yesterday announced that he had |
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Brace for more swine flu deaths
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Friday, October 30, 2009 4:39 PM
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| Health Minister Jerry Narrace tells the nation to brace for an increase in the number of cases of the H1N1 influenza commonly known as swine flu. The Minister went as far as to place the country on alert to be on the look out for more |
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Health Minister on Young Hannah
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Monday, December 07, 2009 1:16 PM
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| Condemnation of Health Minister Jerry Narace on the issue of much needed funding to save the life of 9 year-old Hannah Lendor. Hannah needs 1.3 million dollars to address a fatal liver problem. Earlier this year the young |
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Fines for smoking in public
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5:31 PM
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| Smokers are warned by Health Minister, Jerry Narace, of massive fines if they carry out the act in prohibited areas. The Tobacco Control Act was enforced yesterday. A person found guilty could be fined up to 10,000 dollars or |
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Health Ministry wants to partner with business
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:44 PM
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| In a move aimed at tackling chronic diseases and promoting a healthier lifestyle, the Health Ministry plans to work closer with the business community. Health Minister Jerry Narace reveals the government is considering the introduction of regulations which would help companies produce healthier foods. However, he assured this would only be done after consultations with the relevant stalk holders. Speaking at a Chronic Disease Partner’s Forum on Wednesday , Minister Narace called on the public to |
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MPATT Speaks Out On Legislation
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Monday, June 21, 2010 6:21 PM
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| The Medical Professionals Association of Trinidad and Tobago is claiming a contract which was imposed by the previous administration interferes with the terms and conditions of doctors. MPATT spokesperson, Dr Colin Furlonge, raised the issue during this weekend’s Labour Day celebrations held at Charlie King Junction, Fyzabad. He complained the contract had the approval of former Health Minister, Jerry Narace and the Chief Personnel Officer. Dr Furlonge added the former health Minister also initiated |
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Jerry McCaffrey no more
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Saturday, March 21, 2009 10:52 PM
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| Construction expert Jerry McCaffrey will no longer be carrying out investigations for the Commission of Enquiry into UDeCOTT and the local construction sector. Mr. McCaffrey had submitted his report to the enquiry's chairman, Prof John Uff, on the controversial Cleaver Heights Housing Development last month. His report had cleared former Housing Minister Dr Keith Rowley of any wrongdoing in that project. However, Professor Uff has written an email to several parties in the proceedings explaining |
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NCRHA CEO Sacked
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Friday, November 23, 2007 10:52 PM
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| CHIEF executive officer at the North Central Regional Health Authority, Charles Mitchell, has been asked to resign This as investigations into the abduction of baby Jeremiah Henry continues. Newspower |
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MPATT on Baby
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007 9:54 PM
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| The Medical Professional Association of Trinidad and Tobago blames former Health Minister John Rahael for the kidnapping of baby Jeremiah from the Mt Hope Women’s Hospital. In a release issued this morning, |
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